NZ Disabled Soldiers Handicraft Label To Rear.

A supurb WW2 New Zealand piece feauturing the famed Huia bird, now sadly extinct.

The term 'Disabled Soldiers Handicraft' encompasses a rich history of rehabilitative occupational therapy and vocational training programs. Following the World Wars, organisations and hospitals such as the Christchurch Public Hospital in New Zealand. Soldiers both in England and New Zealand were taught by various industries taught veterans skills like embroidery, woodwork, leatherwork, and weaving to aid their recovery and provide an independent livelihood. Historically, these handcrafted items were highly celebrated, ranging from delicate domestic textiles to meticulously inlaid wood and Maori carvings.    Items crafted by these veterans are considered valuable pieces of history. You can find surviving examples or learn more about their restorative journey through several institutional collections.   This is a rare piece and highly valued by collectors, historian and museums.